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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 359.69 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 359.69 and 158.71 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 359.69 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/359.69 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 359.69 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 57,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,086.40/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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